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W109 PBD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,971 mi
Last recorded170,971 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 PBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 170,971 miles

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 170,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 155,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhuast rear corroded

patches of corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2011 146,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 146,484 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 141,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 5 Oct 2010 141,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 28 Sep 2010 141,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear discs slightly scored

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 135,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 125,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 125,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 117,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 4 Mar 2006 109,416 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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W109 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W109 PBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W109 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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